Position: Storage Solution Architect (Mainframe)
Job Description
Role
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Storage Solution Architect (Mainframe) – Contract
Overview
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Storage Solution Architect to lead the design, support, and optimization of their complex, high-availability storage infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in mainframe storage systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support mission-critical environments.
Contract Details:
• Location:
Canada, Ontario (Remote)
• Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
• Start Date:
ASAP
• Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)Key Responsibilities:
• Design, maintain, and optimize mainframe storage systems, including: DASD (Direct Access Storage Devices, Virtual Tape, Automated Tape Libraries (ATL)
• Provide Level 4 (L4) storage support across both mainframe and distributed environments.
• Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot disk and tape allocation issues and ensure business continuity.
• Administer and configure z/OS storage subsystems, including installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain critical storage components such as: DFSMS, RMM, DFHSM, DFDSS, FDR/A , FDRINSTANT, ABARSTPCR, T-Rex, ZARA VTS, FICON/ESCON
• Lead Disaster Recovery testing efforts across multiple business units.
• Perform catalog management: adding, moving, recovering, and resizing catalogs.
• Monitor storage capacity, add new volumes, and execute housekeeping and reclamation activities.
• Conduct backup and restore operations (e.g., HSM, ADDRSU, FDRA ).
• Develop and maintain JCL scripts and REXX code for automation and storage operations.
• Provide on-call support and escalation as needed, ensuring SLA compliance and timely incident resolution.
• Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and architectural reviews.Required Qualifications:
• 12+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years of senior-level mainframe storage support.
• Deep expertise in z/OS storage infrastructure and related IBM program products.
• Hands-on experience with storage tools and platforms such as: DFSMS, RMM, DFHSM, FDR/A , ZARA, BMC Main View
• IBM and EMC storage hardware systemsStrong knowledge of:
• Volume management, tape operations, disaster recovery processes
• Data replication and migration tools
